Ministry of Economy and Finance

Greece Wildfires 2026: Outbreaks, Relief, and Response

204 clusters · 879 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Greece suspends auctions and seizures for natural disaster victims

By late October 2026, the wildfire crisis in Greece transitioned toward long-term recovery and economic relief for victims. While the season saw a downward trend in total burned area compared to the 20-year average, sign

Morocco 2027 fiscal and social policy transitions

8 clusters · 66 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Morocco plans new legal frameworks for cryptoassets and catastrophe bonds

Morocco is navigating significant fiscal and political transitions regarding its 2027 Finance Bill. Initial reports highlighted budgetary difficulties caused by a discrepancy between the government’s $70 per barrel Brent

Italian agricultural and transport sector protests

27 clusters · 581 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: European Commission considers Italian request for agricultural fuel aid

Protests in Italy are intensifying as farmers and transport workers target strategic infrastructure to combat rising fuel and energy costs. Mobilization has expanded across Southern regions—including Calabria, Puglia, Si

Italian labor and retirement policy proposals

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Matteo Salvini proposes lowering Italy's retirement age to 64

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Matteo Salvini has introduced several proposals aimed at reforming labor and retirement structures. In early October, Salvini proposed extending the voluntary wor

MPS consolidation: Strategic assembly and state neutrality

52 clusters · 333 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Intesa Sanpaolo proposes technological hub and commercial office for Siena

Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) has officially convened its shareholders' assembly for October 29, 2026, to vote on a major strategic restructuring plan. The agenda includes public exchange offers for Banco BPM and Banca

Korea semiconductor boom drives record exports and GDP gains

46 clusters · 139 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: South Korea projected to exceed $40,000 per capita GNI

South Korea’s export-driven economy continues to expand, fueled by a sustained semiconductor boom and AI investment. In September 2026, total exports reached a record monthly high of $120.94 billion. This momentum persis

Panama National Assembly 2027 budget deliberations

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Panama National Assembly debates 2027 General State Budget

The Panama National Assembly has moved the 2027 General State Budget Project (Bill 644) to its second debate. Following the Budget Commission’s initial approval of the $35.1 billion proposal, the Executive branch has inc

Peru supplementary credit proposal and fiscal spending

4 clusters · 26 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Fiscal spending laws impact infrastructure budgets in Peru

The Peruvian Executive Branch initiated a process to evaluate a supplementary credit bill aimed at funding priority social and security sectors. Following these evaluations, the government formally proposed a supplementa

Peru 2026 regional & municipal elections logistics

49 clusters · 156 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Regional election candidates in Peru prepare for second-round debates

The 2026 regional and municipal elections in Peru have progressed through intensive logistical preparation, legal scrutiny, and post-election disputes. Following the initial processing of tallies, the National Office of

Morocco Economic Trends: Growth, Infrastructure, and 2030

82 clusters · 166 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Morocco ranks 4th in African investment attractiveness

Morocco is experiencing significant economic and structural shifts, largely driven by massive infrastructure investments in preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The tourism sector has seen record growth, with 14.1 mi

Italian tax burden and revenue distribution

7 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Italy tax policies and fiscal drag impact on wages

The Italian tax landscape is characterized by high concentration and significant regional disparities. Projections from CGIA di Mestre indicate that overall tax pressure is expected to reach 43% of GDP in 2026, a ten-yea

Italy social welfare and fiscal updates

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Italy tax deadlines for November 2026

The Italian government has released operational details for the 2026-2027 cycle of the ‘Carta Dedicata a te’ social card. This initiative aims to assist low-income households with essential food purchases. To qualify, re

Extreme weather and El Niño impacts in the Americas

21 clusters · 283 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Peru health sector faces risks from El Niño phenomenon

Extreme weather conditions continue to impact the Americas. In Mexico, atmospheric instability and tropical waves drive heavy rainfall in Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Jalisco, while heatwaves persist in northern regions. In the

Financial and administrative crisis in Italian local gov

5 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Italian officials address municipal labor issues and national fiscal stability

Italian municipalities continue to face significant administrative and financial challenges, particularly within the Sicilian region. While previous assessments by Libera highlighted transparency gaps regarding assets co

South Korea digital asset taxation debate

9 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea considers delaying cryptocurrency tax to 2029

South Korea is facing increasing political and public pressure regarding the scheduled taxation of digital assets, set to begin on January 1, 2027. A public petition seeking a two-year delay reached the 50,000-signature

Paraguay electric and hybrid vehicle tax proposals

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Paraguay proposes 5% VAT for electric and hybrid vehicles

The National Directorate of Tax Revenues (DNIT) in Paraguay has proposed a gradual phase-out of the current 100% tax exemption for electric and hybrid vehicles. The plan suggests reducing the Value Added Tax (IVA) from i

Earthquakes and flooding in Panama

4 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Panama earthquake recovery efforts continue amid ongoing seismic activity

A powerful earthquake measuring between 7.5 and 7.7 magnitude struck Panama near the Tonosí district on October 9, 2026, at 12:56 local time. The epicenter was located approximately 39 kilometers northwest of Tonosí in t

South Korean debt stress, bank profits and credit risks

40 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korean card loan rates drop to 13% despite rising funding costs

In mid-August 2026, South Korea’s household credit was projected to exceed 2,000 trillion won. To manage this, the Financial Services Commission doubled the annual household debt growth target from 1.5% to 3.0%. In respo

Italian economic policy and EU fiscal scrutiny

16 clusters · 156 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Italy proposes lowering tax compensation threshold to combat evasion

As the Italian government prepares its 2027 budget law, fiscal planning remains complex due to competing priorities and EU constraints. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has raised the 2026 economic growth forecast to 1%. Ec

Italy bond market activity July–October 2026

44 clusters · 90 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Italy Treasury announces new bond auctions and reports retail success

The Treasury’s retail-focused bond programme continued to dominate Italy’s debt market. Following the BTP Italia Sì launch in mid-June, orders reached €8.84 bn. By late August, the BTP-Bund spread showed volatility, sitt

Italian social welfare and real estate investment trends

11 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Italy implements rent bonus for relocated workers

Italy continues to implement welfare and housing measures to address demographic and economic pressures. National initiatives include a 60 million euro housing support fund for separated or divorced parents with dependen

Guaraní strength impacts credit, real estate and agriculture

10 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Paraguayan Guaraní appreciates 36% against the US Dollar over two years

The Paraguayan guaraní has continued its strengthening trend against the U.S. dollar, reaching its strongest level since late 2018. By late August 2026, the exchange rate sat at approximately G. 5,990. The Central Bank o

French energy transition and electrification programs

6 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: France updates energy subsidies for heating transitions

France has implemented initiatives to support energy transitions and reduce household costs. A national program launched on October 1, 2026, provides an ‘integrated offer for heat pumps’ designed to help low-income homeo

Global bond yield volatility and energy price surge

16 clusters · 169 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: US Treasury yields experience significant one-day drop

Global financial markets remain volatile as government bond yields climb to multi-decade highs. In the United States, the 10-year Treasury yield has frequently surpassed the 5 percent threshold, driven by persistent infl

Paraguay economic and fiscal projections

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ministry of Economy and Finance releases 2026 Public Finance Report

Paraguay is experiencing shifts in its economic landscape, driven by demographic changes and evolving fiscal management. The silver economy, representing the population over 50 years old, is a significant emerging market

Rheumatoid arthritis research and treatment developments

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Ear nerve stimulation device tested for hypertension treatment

Medical research into rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has highlighted both long-term management strategies and potential new therapeutic compounds. Long-term data from the ARCTIC trial indicates that a ‘treat-to-target’ strate

Peru mining and infrastructure: Investment and trade growth

46 clusters · 161 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Peru mining exports and investment see significant growth in 2026

By October 2026, Peru’s economic trajectory remained heavily influenced by a robust mining sector and expanding infrastructure investment. Mining exports demonstrated significant strength, with a 55% surge between Januar

Italy 2026 fiscal, labour and social welfare reforms

168 clusters · 444 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Italy pension reforms: potential 64-year exit and 2027 benefit reductions

In August 2026, Italy expanded its social welfare landscape, providing automatic waste tax discounts for low-income households and recalculating the Inps Single Allowance (Assegno Unico) using a new ISEE scale. To addres

South Korean Future Response Fund fiscal debate

4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South Korean lawmaker challenges 162 trillion won Future Response Fund

The establishment of South Korea’s Future Response Fund has triggered significant debate in the National Assembly regarding fiscal oversight and budget management. Initial scrutiny focused on specific budget allocations.

Mistral AI scaling, sovereign AI push deepens

24 clusters · 236 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Mistral AI partners with CERN and NVIDIA for physics and engineering AI

Following its €3 billion Series D funding round in early September, Mistral AI has expanded its enterprise and industrial footprint through new strategic partnerships. On September 14, Mistral partnered with Cloudera to